1. Bail is sought on the ground of delay in disposal of the appeal. The petitioner was convicted on 12- 2-1996 and appeal was filed on 18-2-1996 as such a period of more than three years and six months has expired till today, The learned counsel for the State has not been able to show that delay has been caused by the appellant, The co-accused of the petitioner stands sentenced to death because the deceased succumbed to injuries caused by firearm and co-accused is responsible for causing the death. Be that as it may, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case lest it may not prejudice the case of either party at the time of ultimate hearing of the appeal, we hereby suspend the sentence of the petitioner. He will be released from jail provided he furnishes bail bond in the sum of Rs,1,00,000 (one lac) with two sureties in the like amount to the satisfaction of learned trial Court.